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Biographical Information

Born: December 28, 1946
Birth Place: Canton, SD
Home City: Vermillion, SD
Family: Wife: Barbara Brooks, 3 children.
Religion: Lutheran

Educational Experience:

BA, University of South Dakota, 1969;
MA, Political Science, University of South Dakota, 1970;
JD, University of South Dakota, 1975

Professional Experience (Includes Military Experience):

Budget Adviser, Michigan State Senate Appropriations Committee, 1971-72
Began private law practice, Vermillion, SD, 1975
Clay County Deputy State's Attorney, 1985
US Army

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Political Experience:

U.S. House of Representatives, 1986 - 1996
South Dakota House of Representatives, 1978-82
South Dakota State Senate, 1982-86
Delegate, Democratic National Convention, 1988-92.

Date First Elected to the Senate: November 5, 1996